Four including a couple killed in Karachi target killing

KARACHI – At least four people including a couple have been killed in various firing incidents in Karachi on Monday, meanwhile Rangers have arrested 44 accused during search operation in Chakiwara area of Layari.

According to the Karachi police a couple riding over motorcycle were killed in firing of unidentified gunmen near Saleem Sand area of North Karachi.

The deceased were resident of Khuda Ki Basti and were identified as Muneer 40 years old and Razia of 35. The dead body of Muneer was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed hospital, while the body of Razia has been shifted to Jinnah Hospital.

According to police, the incident seems to be a sectarian incident, while police has started the investigation.

Meanwhile a dead body of unknown person was found from Orangi town near Paracha graveyard.

A person has been died in firing near Shish Mehal stop of Liaqatabad.

On the other hand, three people have been died including two accused of Layari gang war and 44 were arrested in targeted operation of the Rangers and police in Manghopeer area.

According to the reports the two accused of Layari gang war Aijaz Altha alias Punjabi commando and Dilshad Saman have been killed in targeted operation of Rangers. Accused Aijaz was wanted in 32 cases to the police.

Meanwhile police arrested a dacoit from Peshawari Ice cream stop and recovered a pistol from him. Meanwhile arrested 44 workers of banned and political party and recovered weapons from some of those.